At-Home Fish Fry: 17 Recipes to Make During Lent

Who doesn't love a good fish fry? It seems like all it takes is a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to bring the family together around a plate of crunchy, golden-fried fish. These fifteen fish recipes, reminiscent of the flavors and textures of a traditional fish fry, are guaranteed winners, so get the lemon wedges ready!Looking for more meatless family meals? Try these seriously delicious vegetarian dinners.

Lightened-Up Fish and Chips

Lightened-Up Fish and Chips

Here's a way to get crispy fish and potatoes without lots of oil. To keep the fat profile low, serve with Low-Fat Tartar Sauce made with light mayonnaise and nonfat yogurt or simply sprinkle with malt vinegar.

Lightened-Up Fish and Chips

Here's a way to get crispy fish and potatoes without lots of oil. To keep the fat profile low, serve with Low-Fat Tartar Sauce made with light mayonnaise and nonfat yogurt or simply sprinkle with malt vinegar.

Island-Spiced Fish Sticks

Ensenada Fish Tacos

The beer-battered fish in these tacos is fried twice — the first can be done up to a day ahead; the second is done quickly right before serving. Mexican oregano is stronger than the Mediterranean variety and can be found at Latin markets or at penzeys.com; you can also substitute the Mediterranean version.

Crispy Fish with Smashed Peas and Oven Fries

Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Herb Remoulade

Grilling the fish and making a sauce with fat-free fromage blanc (a fresh, spoonable cheese) keeps the calorie count down in this variation on the classic fried-fish sandwich. While any white fish will work well here, catfish is a sustainable choice and a great source of vitamin B12.

Salt Cod Croquettes

Known as bolinhos in Portuguese ("little cakes"), these croquettes are Daniel Boulud's take on a classic Brazilian bar food. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with plump chunks of salt cod, they are a terrific match for zippy caipirinhas.